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2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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7 Min Read

In burnout work, take care with physicians’ personal health data

As the leader in physician well-being, the AMA is cutting burdens and setting strong guardrails to protect doctors from retaliatory actions. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

AMA advocates for guardrails in physician data collection to reduce burnout

New guardrails provide direction in the use of personal and biological data to improve professional wellbeing, reduce physician burnout.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

AMA draws a line on corporate intrusion into physician autonomy

Guidance on corporate relationships identifies clinical and operational decisions that should remain in physician control.

Press Releases
Student writes on an exam
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5 Min Read

Federal student-loan changes would worsen physician shortage

As drafted, provisions in the budget-reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives would make medical school more expensive. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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11 Min Read

AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges physicians face and what's next for the AMA.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for June 3, 2025: AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association
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11 Min Read

AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges physicians face and what's next for the AMA.

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Leadership
AMA Update
UPDATED
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3 Min Read

Southern border: Extension of family detention

The current undocumented immigration crisis is creating pressing medical issues at the southern border. Here’s how the AMA is advocating for the health and safety of undocumented immigrants.

Population Health
E-cigarette
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5 Min Read

High court sends e-cigarette case back to 5th Circuit

Supreme Court says 5th Circuit Court of Appeals erred in ruling that the FDA acted in arbitrary and capricious fashion on e-cigarettes. 

Judicial Advocacy
Magnifying glass over a lung with a chart in the background
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13 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about lung cancer screening

By the time lung cancer signs and symptoms develop, it’s harder to treat. But screening and prevention can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™